La Cimbali M40 3 Group - Traditional Espresso Machine
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The La Cimbali M40 3 Group espresso machine blendS advanced technology, thoughtful design, and environmental responsibility. Created with high-quality materials and the expertise of Valerio Cometti + V12 Design, it offers a sleek, contemporary look influenced by the M200 flagship model. Its compact and lightweight build ensures durability and ease of use. Every feature from ergonomically arranged coffee groups to Cold Touch steam wands, has been meticulously crafted to enhance barista efficiency and safety during intense service periods.
The M40 is powered by La Cimbali’s ECO-SMART Thermal System, offering impressive energy efficiency and consistent performance. It heats up quickly, uses less energy, and includes a fully customizable digital interface to help you achieve great coffee every time while keeping costs and environmental impact low. Designed for easy upkeep and reliable long-term use, the M40 combines innovation, sleek design, and sustainability to support your daily coffee needs.
Key Features
- Premium build quality: durable aluminium and steel body.
- Compact and lightweight: approximately 30% lighter than the earlier model, making it more compact and easier to handle.
- Ergonomic layout: the coffee groups are centrally located with 220mm spacing, thoughtfully designed to enhance barista comfort.
- Cold Touch steam wands: reduce the risk of burns and enhances safety during busy service.
- Turbosteam Milk4 system (optional): featuring patented technology that allows up to four automatic milk recipes, ensuring accurate control of temperature and foam.
- Full-touch digital interface: the tempered glass panel features clear icons, customisable recipes, and is designed to streamline the operator’s workflow.
- ECO-SMART Thermal System: centralised heating ensures consistent coffee temperatures, with separate boilers for coffee and steam that help lower energy and water use.
- Fast heat-up: heats up and is ready to use in only 6 minutes, faster than the M39 Dosatron model.
- Energy efficient consumes 51% less energy compared to the previous model, helping to lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact.
- Easy maintenance: the modular design with removable parts enables faster servicing and adjustments, reducing maintenance time by 30% and eliminating the need for technical assistance.
- Barista Drive System (BDS): Interacts with the grinder doser to identify the portafilter and automatically apply the correct recipe, helping to avoid mistakes.
- G50 Grinder Integration: created to pair effortlessly with the M40, making it an ideal companion for brewing.
- IoT Connectivity (Art.In.Coffee platform): includes bidirectional telemetry to monitor performance, analyze data, and manage multiple machines efficiently.
- LaCimbali Project App: easily set and personalise recipes and machine settings such as temperature, boiler pressure, and schedules directly from your smartphone..
Technical Specifications
The complete technical specifications for this model are listed below. If you have any questions regarding your specific setup, please contact us for assistance.
- Electrical Supply:
- 380–415 V3N, 50–60 Hz
- 220–240 V3, 50–60 Hz
- 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz
- Installed Power: 7.4 – 8.8 kW
- Dimensions:
- Width: 1087 mm
- Depth: 1059 mm
- Height: 940 mm
- Net Weight: 74 kg
- Finishings Available: Black, White
- Optional Extras: Turbosteam Milk4, Tall Cups Kit
Product Brochure
La Cimbali M40 3 Group - Traditional Espresso Machine Review Summary
What people like
Pros
- Innovative Design: Features a sleek, modern aesthetic aligning with the M200, crafted from high-quality, durable materials like die-cast aluminum and steel.
- Ergonomic Operation: Designed for enhanced barista interaction with centrally positioned coffee groups, wider group spacing, a more compact and lighter build, and an ergonomic espresso platform.
- Digital Interface: Equipped with a redesigned, innovative full-touch capacitive keypad and tempered glass panel, offering flexibility, speed, ease of use, and extensive personalization for programmable recipes.
- Energy Efficiency: Incorporates an Eco-Smart Thermal System for highly repeatable dispensing temperatures, reduced energy and water consumption, quick ignition, and significantly lower heating consumption compared to previous models.
- Simplified Maintenance: Engineered for substantial time savings in both regular and extraordinary maintenance, leading to a reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), facilitated by a single removable block for group maintenance.
- Consistent Quality: Features like the Perfect Grinding System (PGS) for automatic grind adjustments and optional TurboSteam Milk4 technology contribute to high repeatability of dispensing temperature and consistent milk frothing.
Cons
- Significant Investment: This is a very expensive, high-end machine that is strictly for commercial use.
- Large and Heavy: The machine is a large and heavy piece of equipment, requiring professional installation and a dedicated space.
- Requires Professional Installation: It needs a fixed water line and must be set up by a certified technician.
- Steep Learning Curve: The advanced technology and numerous features may be complex for inexperienced baristas to master.